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Burmese aim for sanctions with vigil

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Rumsfeld's renegade unit blamed for Afghan deaths

Pakistan: Crackdown on charity aiding refugees

Rio Tinto commits to Chinalco

<i>Australian stocks:</i> Market closes up over 1pc

China denies spying

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China a prime target but marketing money about to run out

Rebel leader finds time for the good life

<i>Australian stocks:</i> Market plunges over 3 per cent